1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Fiat |
Model | Jetfire | 130 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |